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S o u t h e a s t e r n O k l a h o m a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y
February 2012
UPDATE
Tribes honor Southeastern, President Minks
Friday, February 10, was a memorable day as the
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Chickasaw Nation
teamed up to honor Southeastern Oklahoma State Univer-sity
and president Larry Minks for the school’s commitment
to and support of Native American student success.
To recognize this commitment to excellence, a program
and reception were held in the Glen D. Johnson Student
Union on the Southeastern campus.
Representing Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle and
Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby to offer remarks and joint-ly
present a plaque of appreciation to Minks were Assistant
Chief Gary Batton and Administrator of Education Services
Lisa John. Both tribal representatives praised Minks and the
University for their leadership and commitment to Native
American students.
In his comments, Minks said he was proud of the fact
that this spring, 30 percent (1,164 students) of Southeast-ern’s
enrollment is comprised of Native American students.
Minks also commended director Chris Wesberry and
his staff at the Native American Center for Student Success
for the contributions they make each and every day. He
noted that the partnership with the Choctaw and Chickasaw
Nations’ education departments has created more than $4
million in federal grant monies to support Native American
students.
Finally, Minks proudly stated that Southeastern has
been recognized among the nation’s leaders for graduating
Native American students in a number of fields. According
to one national publication, Southeastern ranks sixth in the
nation in awarding undergraduate degrees to Native Ameri-can
graduates in all disciplines combined.
“We take a great deal of pride in this (national) rec-ognition,”
Minks said. “It confirms that the initiatives and
programs that we have in place are working well. The
Lisa John of the Chickasaw Nation and Assistant
Chief Gary Batton of The Choctaw Nation of Okla-homa
presented a plaque to President Larry Minks.
Rep. T.W. Shannon,
Speaker Designate of
the Oklahoma House of
Representatives, served as
Master of Ceremonies.
Students Caley Wesberry and Brenner Billy
offer their gift to President Minks.
See Native American, page 4

S o u t h e a s t e r n O k l a h o m a S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y
February 2012
UPDATE
Tribes honor Southeastern, President Minks
Friday, February 10, was a memorable day as the
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Chickasaw Nation
teamed up to honor Southeastern Oklahoma State Univer-sity
and president Larry Minks for the school’s commitment
to and support of Native American student success.
To recognize this commitment to excellence, a program
and reception were held in the Glen D. Johnson Student
Union on the Southeastern campus.
Representing Choctaw Chief Gregory E. Pyle and
Chickasaw Gov. Bill Anoatubby to offer remarks and joint-ly
present a plaque of appreciation to Minks were Assistant
Chief Gary Batton and Administrator of Education Services
Lisa John. Both tribal representatives praised Minks and the
University for their leadership and commitment to Native
American students.
In his comments, Minks said he was proud of the fact
that this spring, 30 percent (1,164 students) of Southeast-ern’s
enrollment is comprised of Native American students.
Minks also commended director Chris Wesberry and
his staff at the Native American Center for Student Success
for the contributions they make each and every day. He
noted that the partnership with the Choctaw and Chickasaw
Nations’ education departments has created more than $4
million in federal grant monies to support Native American
students.
Finally, Minks proudly stated that Southeastern has
been recognized among the nation’s leaders for graduating
Native American students in a number of fields. According
to one national publication, Southeastern ranks sixth in the
nation in awarding undergraduate degrees to Native Ameri-can
graduates in all disciplines combined.
“We take a great deal of pride in this (national) rec-ognition,”
Minks said. “It confirms that the initiatives and
programs that we have in place are working well. The
Lisa John of the Chickasaw Nation and Assistant
Chief Gary Batton of The Choctaw Nation of Okla-homa
presented a plaque to President Larry Minks.
Rep. T.W. Shannon,
Speaker Designate of
the Oklahoma House of
Representatives, served as
Master of Ceremonies.
Students Caley Wesberry and Brenner Billy
offer their gift to President Minks.
See Native American, page 4